SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Policy Statement

University Libraries is committed to ensuring equal access to its services and facilities
for persons with disabilities and strives to comply with Americans with Disabilities
Act guidelines.

Reason for Policy/Purpose

This policy is required for the effective communication of university policy regarding
services for individuals with disability that are provided by University Libraries.

Who Needs to Know This Policy

All patrons of the University Libraries.

Website Address for this Policy

usm.edu/institutional-policies/policy-acaf-lib-008

Definitions

Policy/Procedures

Students requiring special assistance in the University Libraries should be registered
with the University's Office for Disability Accommodations. The Office for Disability
Accommodations will ensure that the libraries are aware of all reasonable and appropriate
accommodations.

Other inquiries about library services and assistive technology may be made by phoning
or visiting any service desk located within a particular library or by using the Ask-a-Librarian
form located on the library homepage: http://www.lib.usm.edu/.